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March 15, 2021
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, David Watkins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A3. Enter into Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)
Enter into Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)
C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (positions listed at the end of this agenda); pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with: Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland -1); Local 690 Wayland - 2 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 - 2); Wayland DPW Association; Teamsters Local 170; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of March 8, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold executive session minutes of March 8, 2021; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and consider for potentially release the following executive session minutes: July 16, 2018, August 27, 2018, September 5, 2018, September 17, 2018, September 24, 2018, October 1, 2018, October 9, 2018, September 9, 2019, October 5, 2019, and March 9, 2020 Approve and potentially release with redactions the following executive session minutes: July 16, 2018, August 27, 2018, September 5, 2018, September 17, 2018, September 24, 2018, October 1, 2018, October 9, 2018
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (positions listed at the end of this agenda); pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with: Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland -1); Local 690 Wayland - 2 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 - 2); Wayland DPW Association; Teamsters Local 170; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of March 8, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold executive session minutes of March 8, 2021; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and consider for potentially release the following executive session minutes: July 16, 2018, August 27, 2018, September 5, 2018, September 17, 2018, September 24, 2018, October 1, 2018, October 9, 2018, September 9, 2019, October 5, 2019, and March 9, 2020 Approve and potentially release with redactions the following executive session minutes: July 16, 2018, August 27, 2018, September 5, 2018, September 17, 2018, September 24, 2018, October 1, 2018, October 9, 2018, September 9, 2019, October 15, 2019, and March 9, 2020. C. Karlson amended the motion to correct a misstatement when she referred to October 15, 2019 as October 5, 2019, L. Anderson seconded the amended motion. C. Karlson declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating, or bargaining position of the Town. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Anderson)
A8.d. 2021 ATM Petitioner's articles: review and discussion of below petitioner's articles; potential vote
Support Article II titled Finance Committee Appointing Board
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board support Article II titled Finance Committee Appointing Board.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, WatkinsNo: Fay, Karlson
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board support Article II titled Finance Committee Appointing Board. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Watkins. NAY: T. Fay, C. Karlson. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-2.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
Support Article JJ. Resolution to declare Climate Emergency
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article JJ. Resolution to declare Climate Emergency.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonNo: Watkins
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article JJ. Resolution to declare Climate Emergency. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
A8.b. 2021 ATM articles: review and discussion of articles including, but not limited to, the below articles
Insert Article Z. Implement School Elementary Space Utilization Study
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert Article Z. Implement School Elementary Space Utilization Study.
No: Anderson, Antes, Fay, Karlson, WatkinsThe minutes write "Adopted", but the count is 0-5, so the motion is shown as failed.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert Article Z. Implement School Elementary Space Utilization Study. Roll Call Vote: YEA: none. NAY: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 0-5.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
Insert and vote to support Article M. Sell or Trade Vehicles and Equipment to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and vote to support Article M. Sell or Trade Vehicles and Equipment to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and vote to support Article M. Sell or Trade Vehicles and Equipment to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)
Reconsider Article F. Compensation for Town Clerk
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson that the Board reconsider Article F. Compensation for Town Clerk. In discussion, C. Karlson noted the cost had changed since the original vote to fit in the FY22 salary table, as approved by the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson that the Board reconsider Article F. Compensation for Town Clerk. In discussion, C. Karlson noted the cost had changed since the original vote to fit in the FY22 salary table, as approved by the Finance Committee. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)
Support Article F. Compensation for Town Clerk to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes that the Board of Selectmen support Article F. Compensation for Town Clerk to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes that the Board of Selectmen support Article F. Compensation for Town Clerk to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Antes)
Support Article G. Personnel Bylaws and Wage & Classification Plan to include NonUnion Personnel COLA to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen support Article G. Personnel Bylaws and Wage & Classification Plan to include NonUnion Personnel COLA to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen support Article G. Personnel Bylaws and Wage & Classification Plan to include NonUnion Personnel COLA to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
A9. Minutes - February 22, 2021 and March 4, 2021 and March 8, 2021; review and vote to approve
Approve the meeting minutes of Monday, February 22, 2021, as amended and March 4, 2021, as written
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve the meeting minutes of Monday, February 22, 2021, as amended and March 4, 2021, as written.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve the meeting minutes of Monday, February 22, 2021, as amended and March 4, 2021, as written. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
Approve the Executive Session Minutes - July 16, 2018, August 27, 2018, September 5, 2018, September 17, 2018, September 24, 2018, October 1, 2018, October 9, 2018, June 10, 2019, and June 26,...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board approve the Executive Session Minutes - July 16, 2018, August 27, 2018, September 5, 2018, September 17, 2018, September 24, 2018, October 1, 2018, October 9, 2018, June 10, 2019, and June 26, 2019, with redactions. In discussion, C. Karlson noted that this vote would confirm a vote taken in executive session earlier that day.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board approve the Executive Session Minutes - July 16, 2018, August 27, 2018, September 5, 2018, September 17, 2018, September 24, 2018, October 1, 2018, October 9, 2018, June 10, 2019, and June 26, 2019, with redactions. In discussion, C. Karlson noted that this vote would confirm a vote taken in executive session earlier that day. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Fay)
A10. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to vote to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, L. Miller clarified item #6 was due a conflict of interest declared by KP Law, P.C.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to vote to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, L. Miller clarified item #6 was due a conflict of interest declared by KP Law, P.C. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
A14. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:29 p.m., L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:29 p.m., L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Watkins)
From the Wayland Select Board’s official minutes: 2018 to 2024 from the town’s Document Center (Agendas & Minutes prior to 2025, Select Board), and 2025 on from its Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Wayland Patch candidate profiles (Thomas Fay, May 2022; William Whitney, April 2023; Carol Martin, April 2024; Doug Levine, May 2024), photos courtesy of the members. Christopher Reynolds from his candidate profile in The Wayland Post (April 2026).
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